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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 226.12 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 226.12 and 134.28 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 226.12 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/226.12 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 226.12 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 30,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,363.39/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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