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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 244.10 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 244.10 and 142.98 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 244.10 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/244.10 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 244.10 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 34,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901.43/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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