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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 225.27 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 225.27 and 110.80 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 225.27 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/225.27 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 225.27 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 24,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,959.92/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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