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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 225.16 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 225.16 and 134.18 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 225.16 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/225.16 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 225.16 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 30,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,210.51/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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