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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 243.62 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 243.62 and 143.62 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 243.62 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/243.62 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 243.62 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 34,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,988.70/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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