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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 225.77 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 225.77 and 97.22 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 225.77 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/225.77 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 225.77 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 21,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949.44/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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