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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.74 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.74 and 141.96 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.74 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.74 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.74 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 34,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,743.29/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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