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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 226.31 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 226.31 and 117.41 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 226.31 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/226.31 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 226.31 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 26,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,569.34/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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