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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.22 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.22 and 144.58 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.22 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.22 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.22 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 35,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453.91/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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