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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 245.67 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 245.67 and 153.79 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 245.67 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/245.67 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 245.67 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 37,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,781.59/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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