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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 245.72 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 245.72 and 140.88 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 245.72 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/245.72 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 245.72 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 34,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617.03/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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