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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 245.35 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 245.35 and 143.33 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 245.35 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/245.35 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 245.35 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 35,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,166.02/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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