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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.25, 245.12 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.25, 245.12 and 155.54 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.25 : 245.12 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.25/245.12 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.25x = 245.12 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.25x = 38,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123.96/163.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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