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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 225.42 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 225.42 and 153.68 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 225.42 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/225.42 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 225.42 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 34,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,641.42/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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