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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 225.35 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 225.35 and 149.30 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 225.35 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/225.35 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 225.35 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 33,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.76/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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