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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 244.28 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 244.28 and 145.18 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 244.28 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/244.28 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 244.28 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 35,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,463.86/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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