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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.42 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.42 and 140.03 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.42 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.42 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.42 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 34,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,227.64/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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