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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 225.69 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 225.69 and 108.27 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 225.69 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/225.69 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 225.69 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 24,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,435.46/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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