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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 226.40 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 226.40 and 154.86 is: 213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 226.40 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/226.40 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 226.40 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 35,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060.30/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.85

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