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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 225.37 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 225.37 and 144.75 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 225.37 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/225.37 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 225.37 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 32,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621.95/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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