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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 244.65 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 244.65 and 128.86 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 244.65 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/244.65 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 244.65 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 31,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,525.60/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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