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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 244.53 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 244.53 and 147.96 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 244.53 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/244.53 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 244.53 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 36,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180.66/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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