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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.61, 225.49 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.61, 225.49 and 119.87 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.61 : 225.49 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.61/225.49 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.61x = 225.49 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.61x = 27,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,029.49/163.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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