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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.07, 224.61 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.07, 224.61 and 153.14 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.07 : 224.61 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.07/224.61 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.07x = 224.61 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.07x = 34,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,395.65/163.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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