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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 245.58 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 245.58 and 153.04 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 245.58 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/245.58 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 245.58 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 37,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583.56/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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