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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 225.97 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 225.97 and 148.19 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 225.97 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/225.97 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 225.97 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 33,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,486.49/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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