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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 225.80 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 225.80 and 134.56 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 225.80 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/225.80 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 225.80 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 30,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,383.65/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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