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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 225.66 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 225.66 and 160.38 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 225.66 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/225.66 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 225.66 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 36,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191.35/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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