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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 243.66 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 243.66 and 140.72 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 243.66 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/243.66 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 243.66 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 34,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,287.92/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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