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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 244.95 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 244.95 and 105.65 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 244.95 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/244.95 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 244.95 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 25,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,879.06/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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