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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 226 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 226 and 141.74 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 226 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/226 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 226 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 32,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,033.24/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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