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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 224.98 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 224.98 and 119.32 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 224.98 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/224.98 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 224.98 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 26,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842.89/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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