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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 225.34 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 225.34 and 104.37 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 225.34 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/225.34 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 225.34 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 23,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519.19/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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