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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.22 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.22 and 143.56 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.22 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.22 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.22 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 35,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203.78/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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