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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 224.94 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 224.94 and 97.57 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 224.94 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/224.94 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 224.94 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 21,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947.40/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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