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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.96 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.96 and 156.15 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.96 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.96 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.96 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 35,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283.65/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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