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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 244.92 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 244.92 and 67.20 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 244.92 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/244.92 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 244.92 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 16,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458.62/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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