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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 245.12 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 245.12 and 143.16 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 245.12 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/245.12 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 245.12 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 35,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090.66/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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