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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 225.17 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 225.17 and 113.42 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 225.17 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/225.17 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 225.17 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 25,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538.78/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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