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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 244.81 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 244.81 and 144.03 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 244.81 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/244.81 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 244.81 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 35,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259.98/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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