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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 224.50 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 224.50 and 157.38 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 224.50 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/224.50 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 224.50 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 35,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331.81/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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