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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 244.77 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 244.77 and 114.72 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 244.77 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/244.77 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 244.77 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 28,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080.01/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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