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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 244.38 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 244.38 and 145.56 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 244.38 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/244.38 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 244.38 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 35,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,571.95/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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