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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 244.67 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 244.67 and 117.63 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 244.67 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/244.67 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 244.67 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 28,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779.94/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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