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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 225.17 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 225.17 and 89.49 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 225.17 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/225.17 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 225.17 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 20,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150.46/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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