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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 225.84 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 225.84 and 134.50 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 225.84 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/225.84 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 225.84 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 30,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,375.48/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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