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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 244.86 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 244.86 and 153.01 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 244.86 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/244.86 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 244.86 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 37,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,466.03/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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