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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 225.20 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 225.20 and 116.69 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 225.20 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/225.20 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 225.20 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 26,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276.88/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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