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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 225.14 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 225.14 and 160.84 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 225.14 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/225.14 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 225.14 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 36,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,211.52/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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