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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 244.36 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 244.36 and 144.80 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 244.36 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/244.36 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 244.36 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 35,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383.33/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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