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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.74 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.74 and 157.18 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.74 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.74 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.74 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 38,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468.23/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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