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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 225.62 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 225.62 and 116.91 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 225.62 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/225.62 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 225.62 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 26,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377.23/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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