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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 244.52 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 244.52 and 141.45 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 244.52 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/244.52 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 244.52 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 34,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586.26/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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