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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 246.03 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 246.03 and 154 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 246.03 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/246.03 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 246.03 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 37,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,888.62/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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