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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.13 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.13 and 143.27 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.13 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.13 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.13 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 35,118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118.93/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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