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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.09, 244.65 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.09, 244.65 and 158.77 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.09 : 244.65 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.09/244.65 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.09x = 244.65 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.09x = 38,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,843.08/163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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