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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 244.92 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 244.92 and 86.46 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 244.92 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/244.92 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 244.92 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 21,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175.78/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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