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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 224.64 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 224.64 and 153.36 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 224.64 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/224.64 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 224.64 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 34,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450.79/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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