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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 225 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 225 and 152.31 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 225 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/225 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 225 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 34,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,269.75/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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