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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.86, 243.97 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.86, 243.97 and 144.63 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.86 : 243.97 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.86/243.97 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.86x = 243.97 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.86x = 35,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285.02/162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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