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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 244.95 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 244.95 and 115.39 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 244.95 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/244.95 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 244.95 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 28,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264.78/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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