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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 247.08 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 247.08 and 153.70 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 247.08 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/247.08 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 247.08 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 37,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,976.20/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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