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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 244.62 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 244.62 and 141.03 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 244.62 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/244.62 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 244.62 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 34,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,498.76/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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