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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 244.03 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 244.03 and 142.14 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 244.03 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/244.03 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 244.03 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 34,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686.42/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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