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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 225.95 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 225.95 and 157.69 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 225.95 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/225.95 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 225.95 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 35,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,630.73/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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