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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 225.65 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 225.65 and 119.68 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 225.65 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/225.65 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 225.65 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 27,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005.53/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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