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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 225.07 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 225.07 and 116.70 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 225.07 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/225.07 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 225.07 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 26,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,265.67/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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