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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 226.38 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 226.38 and 149.36 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 226.38 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/226.38 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 226.38 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 33,812.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812.12/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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