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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 225.78 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 225.78 and 154.88 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 225.78 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/225.78 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 225.78 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 34,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,967.68/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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