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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 246.27 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 246.27 and 141.49 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 246.27 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/246.27 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 246.27 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 34,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,844.74/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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