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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 225.27 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 225.27 and 104.13 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 225.27 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/225.27 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 225.27 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 23,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457.37/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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