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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 224.98 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 224.98 and 153.09 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 224.98 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/224.98 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 224.98 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 34,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441.81/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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