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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 226.04 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 226.04 and 114.74 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 226.04 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/226.04 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 226.04 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 25,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,934.13/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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