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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 224.79 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 224.79 and 156.78 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 224.79 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/224.79 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 224.79 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 35,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242.58/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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