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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 244.18 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 244.18 and 149.88 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 244.18 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/244.18 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 244.18 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 36,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,597.70/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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