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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 225.78 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 225.78 and 114.35 is: 157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 225.78 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/225.78 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 225.78 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 25,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,816.81/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.86

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