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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 225.33 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 225.33 and 141.50 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 225.33 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/225.33 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 225.33 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 31,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.20/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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