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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 227.25 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 227.25 and 159.66 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 227.25 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/227.25 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 227.25 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 36,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,282.74/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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