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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 224.60 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 224.60 and 141.03 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 224.60 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/224.60 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 224.60 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 31,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,674.57/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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