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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.70 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.70 and 153.82 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.70 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.70 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.70 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 37,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,793.57/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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