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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 225.31 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 225.31 and 93.34 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 225.31 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/225.31 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 225.31 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 21,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,030.44/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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