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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 226.14 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 226.14 and 114.58 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 226.14 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/226.14 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 226.14 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 25,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,911.12/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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