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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 244.64 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 244.64 and 128.97 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 244.64 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/244.64 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 244.64 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 31,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,550.58/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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