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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 225.17 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 225.17 and 119.44 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 225.17 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/225.17 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 225.17 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 26,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,893.14/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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