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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 226.17 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 226.17 and 140.56 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 226.17 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/226.17 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 226.17 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 31,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,790.46/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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