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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 225.16 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 225.16 and 93.23 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 225.16 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/225.16 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 225.16 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 20,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,990.99/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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