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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 244.98 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 244.98 and 86.28 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 244.98 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/244.98 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 244.98 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 21,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,136.87/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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