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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 226.49 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 226.49 and 158.57 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 226.49 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/226.49 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 226.49 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 35,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914.52/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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