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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 225.45 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 225.45 and 134.34 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 225.45 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/225.45 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 225.45 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 30,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,286.95/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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