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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 243.62 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 243.62 and 154.04 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 243.62 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/243.62 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 243.62 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 37,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,526.68/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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