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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 244.89 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 244.89 and 152.22 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 244.89 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/244.89 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 244.89 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 37,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277.16/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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