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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 225.83 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 225.83 and 108.43 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 225.83 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/225.83 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 225.83 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 24,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,486.75/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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