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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 225.90 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 225.90 and 148.20 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 225.90 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/225.90 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 225.90 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 33,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,478.38/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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