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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 246.44 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 246.44 and 144.54 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 246.44 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/246.44 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 246.44 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 35,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,620.80/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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