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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 226.48 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 226.48 and 154.81 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 226.48 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/226.48 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 226.48 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 35,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060.24/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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