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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 225.35 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 225.35 and 135.46 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 225.35 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/225.35 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 225.35 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 30,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524.78/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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