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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 225.14 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 225.14 and 96.80 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 225.14 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/225.14 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 225.14 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 21,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791.94/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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