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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 225.54 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 225.54 and 108.29 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 225.54 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/225.54 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 225.54 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 24,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423.19/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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