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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 226.60 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 226.60 and 153.04 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 226.60 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/226.60 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 226.60 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 34,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,678.86/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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