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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 225.83 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 225.83 and 158.22 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 225.83 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/225.83 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 225.83 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 35,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731.22/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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