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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 225.61 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 225.61 and 114.31 is: 157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 225.61 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/225.61 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 225.61 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 25,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,789.16/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.77

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