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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 225.68 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 225.68 and 149.28 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 225.68 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/225.68 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 225.68 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 33,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689.51/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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