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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 225.60 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 225.60 and 114.36 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 225.60 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/225.60 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 225.60 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 25,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799.62/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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