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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 225.79 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 225.79 and 154.81 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 225.79 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/225.79 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 225.79 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 34,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,954.55/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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