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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 243.76 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 243.76 and 152.04 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 243.76 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/243.76 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 243.76 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 37,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061.27/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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