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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 245.95 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 245.95 and 154.46 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 245.95 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/245.95 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 245.95 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 37,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,988.21/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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