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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 225.38 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 225.38 and 104.44 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 225.38 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/225.38 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 225.38 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 23,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,538.81/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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