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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 225.55 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 225.55 and 114.44 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 225.55 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/225.55 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 225.55 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 25,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810.96/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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