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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 244.89 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 244.89 and 128.01 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 244.89 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/244.89 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 244.89 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 31,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,348.97/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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