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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 225.39 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 225.39 and 158.86 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 225.39 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/225.39 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 225.39 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 35,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,805.46/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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