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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 226.14 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 226.14 and 97.46 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 226.14 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/226.14 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 226.14 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 22,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039.60/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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