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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 224.90 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 224.90 and 116.43 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 224.90 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/224.90 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 224.90 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 26,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184.52/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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