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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 246.19 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 246.19 and 151.48 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 246.19 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/246.19 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 246.19 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 37,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,292.10/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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