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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.02, 224.76 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.02, 224.76 and 116.34 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.02 : 224.76 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.02/224.76 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.02x = 224.76 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.02x = 26,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148.58/163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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