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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 225.15 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 225.15 and 93.22 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 225.15 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/225.15 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 225.15 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 20,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,988.48/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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