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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 244.91 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 244.91 and 115.26 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 244.91 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/244.91 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 244.91 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 28,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,226.53/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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