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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.54 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.54 and 119.92 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.54 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.54 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.54 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 27,046.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046.76/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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