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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 226.22 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 226.22 and 114.77 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 226.22 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/226.22 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 226.22 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 25,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961.56/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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