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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 225.51 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 225.51 and 157.28 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 225.51 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/225.51 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 225.51 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 35,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468.21/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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