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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 245.03 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 245.03 and 159.93 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 245.03 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/245.03 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 245.03 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 39,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,186.85/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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