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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 225.15 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 225.15 and 159.32 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 225.15 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/225.15 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 225.15 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 35,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,870.86/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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