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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 244.80 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 244.80 and 155.11 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 244.80 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/244.80 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 244.80 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 37,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969.65/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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