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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 225.78 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 225.78 and 104.64 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 225.78 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/225.78 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 225.78 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 23,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625.62/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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