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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 245.12 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 245.12 and 159.48 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 245.12 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/245.12 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 245.12 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 39,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,090.94/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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