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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 245.04 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 245.04 and 154.48 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 245.04 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/245.04 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 245.04 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 37,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853.78/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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