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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.05, 244.86 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.05, 244.86 and 155.85 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.05 : 244.86 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.05/244.86 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.05x = 244.86 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.05x = 38,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161.43/163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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