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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.38 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.38 and 161.39 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.38 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.38 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.38 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 36,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375.05/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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