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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 244.75 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 244.75 and 98.60 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 244.75 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/244.75 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 244.75 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 24,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,132.35/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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