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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 225.69 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 225.69 and 108.30 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 225.69 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/225.69 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 225.69 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 24,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442.23/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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