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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 225.24 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 225.24 and 134.32 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 225.24 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/225.24 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 225.24 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 30,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,254.24/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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