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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 226.14 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 226.14 and 117.30 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 226.14 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/226.14 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 226.14 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 26,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526.02/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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