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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 225.35 and 97.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 225.35 and 97.79 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 225.35 = 97.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/225.35 = 97.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 225.35 × 97.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 22,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035.36/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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