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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 225.22 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 225.22 and 119.40 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 225.22 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/225.22 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 225.22 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 26,891.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891.27/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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