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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 245.02 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 245.02 and 141.76 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 245.02 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/245.02 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 245.02 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 34,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,734.04/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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