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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.14 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.14 and 119.64 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.14 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.14 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.14 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 26,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935.75/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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