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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 226.17 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 226.17 and 137.74 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 226.17 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/226.17 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 226.17 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 31,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152.66/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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