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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 225.66 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 225.66 and 104.58 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 225.66 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/225.66 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 225.66 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 23,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,599.52/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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