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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 225.17 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 225.17 and 157.03 is: 216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 225.17 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/225.17 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 225.17 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 35,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,357.10/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.00

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