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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 225.04 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 225.04 and 116.56 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 225.04 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/225.04 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 225.04 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 26,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230.66/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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