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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 244.94 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 244.94 and 153.97 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 244.94 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/244.94 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 244.94 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 37,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,712.03/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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