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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 246.78 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 246.78 and 141.18 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 246.78 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/246.78 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 246.78 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 34,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,839.87/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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