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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 226.22 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 226.22 and 117.23 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 226.22 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/226.22 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 226.22 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 26,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520.63/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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