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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 224.21 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 224.21 and 156.02 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 224.21 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/224.21 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 224.21 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 34,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981.02/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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