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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.70 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.70 and 154.51 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.70 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.70 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.70 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 37,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962.49/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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