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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 243.10 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 243.10 and 153.39 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 243.10 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/243.10 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 243.10 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 37,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,289.11/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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