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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 224.68 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 224.68 and 135.28 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 224.68 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/224.68 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 224.68 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 30,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394.71/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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