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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 225.05 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 225.05 and 155.97 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 225.05 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/225.05 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 225.05 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 35,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100.27/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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