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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 245.98 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 245.98 and 142.86 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 245.98 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/245.98 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 245.98 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 35,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.70/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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