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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 226.04 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 226.04 and 157.75 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 226.04 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/226.04 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 226.04 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 35,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,657.81/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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