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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 225.27 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 225.27 and 155.34 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 225.27 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/225.27 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 225.27 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 34,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,993.44/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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