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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.16 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.16 and 154.72 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.16 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.16 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.16 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 37,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931.16/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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