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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 246.55 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 246.55 and 141.45 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 246.55 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/246.55 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 246.55 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 34,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874.50/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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