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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 244.98 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 244.98 and 117.96 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 244.98 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/244.98 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 244.98 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 28,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,897.84/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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