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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 245.20 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 245.20 and 140.60 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 245.20 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/245.20 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 245.20 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 34,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475.12/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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