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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 225.85 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 225.85 and 117.44 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 225.85 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/225.85 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 225.85 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 26,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525.39/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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