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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 244.96 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 244.96 and 105.60 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 244.96 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/244.96 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 244.96 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 25,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867.78/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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