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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 225.65 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 225.65 and 134.35 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 225.65 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/225.65 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 225.65 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 30,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,314.28/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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