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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 225.82 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 225.82 and 140.31 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 225.82 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/225.82 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 225.82 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 31,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684.80/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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