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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.25, 225.78 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.25, 225.78 and 160.52 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.25 : 225.78 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.25/225.78 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.25x = 225.78 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.25x = 36,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,241.08/163.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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