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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 225.90 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 225.90 and 151.88 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 225.90 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/225.90 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 225.90 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 34,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,309.69/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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