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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 225.21 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 225.21 and 160.14 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 225.21 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/225.21 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 225.21 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 36,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065.13/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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