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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 226.64 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 226.64 and 160.47 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 226.64 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/226.64 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 226.64 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 36,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,367.79/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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