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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 224.87 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 224.87 and 119.52 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 224.87 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/224.87 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 224.87 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 26,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.86/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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