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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 243.79 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 243.79 and 157.93 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 243.79 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/243.79 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 243.79 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 38,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501.75/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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