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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 225.37 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 225.37 and 147.22 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 225.37 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/225.37 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 225.37 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 33,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,178.97/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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