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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.93, 226.41 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.93, 226.41 and 143.17 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.93 : 226.41 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.93/226.41 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.93x = 226.41 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.93x = 32,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415.12/163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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