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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 244.62 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 244.62 and 142.83 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 244.62 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/244.62 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 244.62 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 34,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,939.07/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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