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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 223.79 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 223.79 and 162.54 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 223.79 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/223.79 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 223.79 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 36,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,374.83/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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