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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 244.41 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 244.41 and 142.22 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 244.41 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/244.41 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 244.41 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 34,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760.60/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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