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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 226.11 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 226.11 and 108.59 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 226.11 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/226.11 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 226.11 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 24,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554.16/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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