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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 244.34 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 244.34 and 154.14 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 244.34 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/244.34 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 244.34 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 37,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,662.57/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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