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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.86, 225.87 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.86, 225.87 and 117.27 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.86 : 225.87 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.86/225.87 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.86x = 225.87 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.86x = 26,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,487.77/163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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