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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 226.41 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 226.41 and 143.99 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 226.41 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/226.41 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 226.41 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 32,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,599.52/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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