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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 224.58 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 224.58 and 145.74 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 224.58 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/224.58 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 224.58 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 32,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730.29/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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