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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 225.32 and 97.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 225.32 and 97.79 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 225.32 = 97.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/225.32 = 97.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 225.32 × 97.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 22,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033.16/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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