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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 245.46 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 245.46 and 156.44 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 245.46 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/245.46 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 245.46 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 38,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399.76/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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