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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 225.44 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 225.44 and 108.16 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 225.44 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/225.44 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 225.44 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 24,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.59/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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