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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 225.15 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 225.15 and 116.57 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 225.15 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/225.15 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 225.15 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 26,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244.61/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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