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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.68 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.68 and 156.08 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.68 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.68 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.68 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 38,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189.65/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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