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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 225 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 225 and 135.78 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 225 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/225 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 225 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 30,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550.50/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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