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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 225.38 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 225.38 and 116.84 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 225.38 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/225.38 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 225.38 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 26,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,334.25/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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