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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 224.18 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 224.18 and 156.84 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 224.18 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/224.18 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 224.18 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 35,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,159.61/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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