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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 243.08 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 243.08 and 157.04 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 243.08 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/243.08 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 243.08 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 38,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173.28/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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