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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 244.89 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 244.89 and 91.59 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 244.89 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/244.89 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 244.89 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 22,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429.48/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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