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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 226.22 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 226.22 and 117.24 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 226.22 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/226.22 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 226.22 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 26,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522.03/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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