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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.03, 245.77 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.03, 245.77 and 152.59 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.03 : 245.77 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.03/245.77 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.03x = 245.77 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.03x = 37,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502.04/163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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