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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 225.37 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 225.37 and 158.77 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 225.37 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/225.37 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 225.37 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 35,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,782.48/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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