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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 244.98 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 244.98 and 86.40 is: 129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 244.98 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/244.98 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 244.98 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 21,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166.27/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.43

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