Find the missing number in the series?3, 8, 22, 63..........?168179185197

The given series is: 3, 8, 22, 63, .....

Let's try to find the pattern in this series.

The second number 8 is 2 times the first number 3 plus 2 (8 = 2*3 + 2).

The third number 22 is 3 times the second number 8 minus 2 (22 = 3*8 - 2).

The fourth number 63 is 4 times the third number 22 plus 3 (63 = 4*22 + 3).

So, the pattern seems to be alternating between multiplication and addition or subtraction of an increasing number.

Following this pattern, the next number should be 5 times the fourth number 63 minus 4.

So, the missing number is 5*63 - 4 = 315 - 4 = 311.

So, the missing number in the series is 311.