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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 243.86 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 243.86 and 143.06 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 243.86 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/243.86 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 243.86 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 34,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,886.61/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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