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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 226.16 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 226.16 and 114.84 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 226.16 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/226.16 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 226.16 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 25,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971.64/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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