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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 275.22 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 275.22 and 163.56 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 275.22 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/275.22 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 275.22 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 45,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,014.56/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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