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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.61, 225.70 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.61, 225.70 and 134.09 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.61 : 225.70 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.61/225.70 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.61x = 225.70 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.61x = 30,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,264.11/163.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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