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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 224.73 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 224.73 and 116.33 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 224.73 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/224.73 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 224.73 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 26,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,141.14/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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