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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 225.11 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 225.11 and 147.57 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 225.11 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/225.11 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 225.11 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 33,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219.48/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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