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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.86 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.86 and 144.94 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.86 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.86 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.86 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 35,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,490.01/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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