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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 225.30 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 225.30 and 160.02 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 225.30 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/225.30 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 225.30 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 36,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052.51/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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