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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 245.70 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 245.70 and 152.37 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 245.70 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/245.70 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 245.70 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 37,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437.31/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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