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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.67, 225.68 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.67, 225.68 and 117 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.67 : 225.68 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.67/225.68 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.67x = 225.68 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.67x = 26,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403.98/163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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