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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 244.56 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 244.56 and 141.84 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 244.56 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/244.56 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 244.56 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 34,688.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,688.39/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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