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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 225.24 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 225.24 and 111.60 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 225.24 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/225.24 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 225.24 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 25,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136.78/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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