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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 224.67 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 224.67 and 114 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 224.67 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/224.67 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 224.67 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 25,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,612.38/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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