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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 244.56 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 244.56 and 102.50 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 244.56 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/244.56 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 244.56 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 25,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.40/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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