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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 226.41 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 226.41 and 158.51 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 226.41 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/226.41 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 226.41 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 35,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887.12/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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