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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 244.96 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 244.96 and 120.64 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 244.96 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/244.96 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 244.96 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 29,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551.97/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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