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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 225.83 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 225.83 and 145.55 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 225.83 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/225.83 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 225.83 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 32,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,867.70/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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