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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 226.02 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 226.02 and 134.50 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 226.02 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/226.02 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 226.02 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 30,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,399.69/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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