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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 245.34 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 245.34 and 157.57 is: 236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 245.34 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/245.34 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 245.34 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 38,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657.61/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.69

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