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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 225.46 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 225.46 and 116.88 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 225.46 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/225.46 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 225.46 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 26,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351.07/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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