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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 225.34 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 225.34 and 114.22 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 225.34 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/225.34 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 225.34 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 25,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738.33/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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