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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 244.95 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 244.95 and 144.13 is: 215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 244.95 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/244.95 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 244.95 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 35,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,304.36/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.81

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