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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 225.45 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 225.45 and 119.79 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 225.45 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/225.45 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 225.45 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 27,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006.66/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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