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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 244.86 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 244.86 and 129.16 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 244.86 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/244.86 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 244.86 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 31,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,626.12/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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