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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 225.31 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 225.31 and 119.48 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 225.31 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/225.31 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 225.31 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 26,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.30/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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