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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 225.73 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 225.73 and 152.91 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 225.73 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/225.73 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 225.73 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 34,516.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516.37/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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