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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 225.18 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 225.18 and 116.51 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 225.18 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/225.18 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 225.18 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 26,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234.60/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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