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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 244.83 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 244.83 and 76.83 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 244.83 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/244.83 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 244.83 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 18,810.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,810.29/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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