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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 244.53 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 244.53 and 147.02 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 244.53 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/244.53 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 244.53 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 35,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950.80/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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