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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.54 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.54 and 146.96 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.54 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.54 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.54 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 33,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,144.23/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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