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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 243.79 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 243.79 and 151.78 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 243.79 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/243.79 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 243.79 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 37,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001.69/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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