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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 225.67 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 225.67 and 108.34 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 225.67 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/225.67 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 225.67 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 24,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449.09/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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