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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 242.73 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 242.73 and 143.55 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 242.73 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/242.73 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 242.73 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 34,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,843.89/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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