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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 243.52 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 243.52 and 151.09 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 243.52 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/243.52 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 243.52 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 36,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,793.44/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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