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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 225.96 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 225.96 and 97.36 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 225.96 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/225.96 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 225.96 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 21,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999.47/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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