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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 225.77 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 225.77 and 114.41 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 225.77 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/225.77 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 225.77 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 25,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829.22/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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