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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 225.45 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 225.45 and 104.37 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 225.45 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/225.45 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 225.45 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 23,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530.22/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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