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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 225.83 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 225.83 and 119.83 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 225.83 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/225.83 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 225.83 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 27,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061.21/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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