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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 245.16 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 245.16 and 155.55 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 245.16 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/245.16 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 245.16 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 38,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135.56/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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