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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 245 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 245 and 154.23 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 245 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/245 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 245 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 37,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,786.35/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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