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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 244.98 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 244.98 and 149.76 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 244.98 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/244.98 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 244.98 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 36,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688.20/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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