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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 244.89 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 244.89 and 117.92 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 244.89 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/244.89 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 244.89 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 28,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878.04/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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