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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 225.17 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 225.17 and 104.16 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 225.17 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/225.17 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 225.17 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 23,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453.19/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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