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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 244.88 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 244.88 and 141.08 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 244.88 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/244.88 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 244.88 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 34,547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547.67/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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