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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 226.29 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 226.29 and 158.66 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 226.29 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/226.29 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 226.29 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 35,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,903.17/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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