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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.93, 245.75 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.93, 245.75 and 149.67 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.93 : 245.75 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.93/245.75 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.93x = 245.75 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.93x = 36,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,779.80/163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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