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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 244.71 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 244.71 and 129.42 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 244.71 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/244.71 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 244.71 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 31,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670.37/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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