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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 244.77 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 244.77 and 109.18 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 244.77 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/244.77 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 244.77 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 26,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,723.99/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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