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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 224.82 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 224.82 and 153.09 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 224.82 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/224.82 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 224.82 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 34,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417.69/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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