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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 244.95 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 244.95 and 141.79 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 244.95 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/244.95 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 244.95 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 34,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.46/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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