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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 226.16 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 226.16 and 145.59 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 226.16 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/226.16 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 226.16 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 32,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,924.78/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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