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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 225.89 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 225.89 and 104.77 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 225.89 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/225.89 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 225.89 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 23,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666.65/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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