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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 226.38 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 226.38 and 156.96 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 226.38 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/226.38 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 226.38 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 35,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532.60/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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