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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 226.26 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 226.26 and 141.64 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 226.26 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/226.26 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 226.26 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 32,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047.47/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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