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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 244.50 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 244.50 and 147.41 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 244.50 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/244.50 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 244.50 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 36,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041.75/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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