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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 244.77 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 244.77 and 116.40 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 244.77 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/244.77 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 244.77 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 28,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491.23/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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