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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 244.83 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 244.83 and 98.69 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 244.83 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/244.83 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 244.83 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 24,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162.27/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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