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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 226.09 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 226.09 and 97.44 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 226.09 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/226.09 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 226.09 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 22,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029.89/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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