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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 245 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 245 and 141.48 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 245 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/245 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 245 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 34,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662.60/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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