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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 244.92 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 244.92 and 143.16 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 244.92 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/244.92 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 244.92 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 35,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062.75/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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