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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 225.23 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 225.23 and 119.61 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 225.23 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/225.23 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 225.23 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 26,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,939.16/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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