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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 245.04 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 245.04 and 151.20 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 245.04 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/245.04 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 245.04 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 37,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,050.05/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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