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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 225.40 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 225.40 and 111.10 is: 153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 225.40 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/225.40 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 225.40 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 25,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040.81/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.37

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