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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 225.80 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 225.80 and 113.93 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 225.80 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/225.80 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 225.80 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 25,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,724.82/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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