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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 224.64 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 224.64 and 152.64 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 224.64 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/224.64 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 224.64 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 34,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289.05/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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