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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 244.86 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 244.86 and 105.76 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 244.86 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/244.86 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 244.86 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 25,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,896.39/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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