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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 225.48 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 225.48 and 142.92 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 225.48 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/225.48 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 225.48 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 32,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225.60/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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