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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 224.88 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 224.88 and 141.40 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 224.88 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/224.88 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 224.88 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 31,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,798.03/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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