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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 244.80 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 244.80 and 155.91 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 244.80 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/244.80 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 244.80 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 38,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166.77/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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