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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 225.88 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 225.88 and 117.28 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 225.88 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/225.88 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 225.88 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 26,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491.21/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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