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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 225.27 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 225.27 and 116.66 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 225.27 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/225.27 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 225.27 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 26,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278.87/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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