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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 244.44 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 244.44 and 131.23 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 244.44 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/244.44 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 244.44 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 32,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,077.58/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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