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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.95 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.95 and 144.06 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.95 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.95 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.95 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 35,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287.50/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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