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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 244.16 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 244.16 and 145.20 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 244.16 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/244.16 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 244.16 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 35,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452.03/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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