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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 242.47 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 242.47 and 158.24 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 242.47 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/242.47 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 242.47 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 38,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368.45/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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