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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 226 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 226 and 101.71 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 226 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/226 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 226 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 22,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,986.46/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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