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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 225.78 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 225.78 and 114.39 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 225.78 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/225.78 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 225.78 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 25,826.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,826.97/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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