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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.40 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.40 and 93.44 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.40 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.40 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.40 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 21,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,061.38/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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