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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 225.18 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 225.18 and 148.10 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 225.18 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/225.18 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 225.18 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 33,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349.16/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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