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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 225.16 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 225.16 and 152.75 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 225.16 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/225.16 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 225.16 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 34,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,393.37/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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