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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 244.80 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 244.80 and 114.60 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 244.80 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/244.80 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 244.80 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 28,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054.08/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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