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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 225.74 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 225.74 and 104.52 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 225.74 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/225.74 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 225.74 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 23,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593.82/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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