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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.82, 225.78 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.82, 225.78 and 143.12 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.82 : 225.78 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.82/225.78 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.82x = 225.78 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.82x = 32,313.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313.63/163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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