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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 225.53 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 225.53 and 153.55 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 225.53 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/225.53 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 225.53 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 34,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629.82/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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