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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 226.05 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 226.05 and 149.18 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 226.05 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/226.05 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 226.05 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 33,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,722.14/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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