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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 243.58 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 243.58 and 158.51 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 243.58 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/243.58 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 243.58 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 38,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,608.65/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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