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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.07 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.07 and 155.15 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.07 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.07 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.07 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 34,919.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919.61/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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