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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 244.94 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 244.94 and 86.30 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 244.94 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/244.94 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 244.94 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 21,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,138.32/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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