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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 225.90 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 225.90 and 120.10 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 225.90 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/225.90 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 225.90 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 27,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,130.59/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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