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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 225.63 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 225.63 and 143.73 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 225.63 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/225.63 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 225.63 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 32,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429.80/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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