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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 225.09 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 225.09 and 116.63 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 225.09 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/225.09 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 225.09 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 26,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,252.25/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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