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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 225.28 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 225.28 and 116.96 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 225.28 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/225.28 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 225.28 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 26,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,349.04/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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