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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 244.92 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 244.92 and 154.88 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 244.92 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/244.92 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 244.92 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 37,933.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933.21/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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