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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 225.32 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 225.32 and 116.69 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 225.32 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/225.32 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 225.32 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 26,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,290.88/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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