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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 225.18 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 225.18 and 115.93 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 225.18 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/225.18 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 225.18 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 26,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105.12/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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