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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 245.51 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 245.51 and 141.02 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 245.51 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/245.51 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 245.51 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 34,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,620.25/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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