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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.70, 225.88 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.70, 225.88 and 108.52 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.70 : 225.88 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.70/225.88 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.70x = 225.88 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.70x = 24,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.50/163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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