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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 246.20 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 246.20 and 144.74 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 246.20 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/246.20 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 246.20 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 35,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633.03/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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