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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 244.59 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 244.59 and 153.55 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 244.59 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/244.59 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 244.59 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 37,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555.80/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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