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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 225.37 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 225.37 and 104.32 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 225.37 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/225.37 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 225.37 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 23,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,510.60/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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