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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 245.01 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 245.01 and 149.29 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 245.01 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/245.01 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 245.01 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 36,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,577.54/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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