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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.05 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.05 and 148.70 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.05 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.05 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.05 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 36,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,290.24/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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