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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 225.90 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 225.90 and 156.06 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 225.90 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/225.90 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 225.90 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 35,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,253.95/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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