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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 226.22 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 226.22 and 114.24 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 226.22 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/226.22 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 226.22 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 25,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843.65/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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