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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 224.76 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 224.76 and 143.31 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 224.76 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/224.76 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 224.76 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 32,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,210.36/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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