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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 225.62 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 225.62 and 104.48 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 225.62 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/225.62 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 225.62 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 23,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,572.78/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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