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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.44 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.44 and 155.80 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.44 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.44 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.44 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 38,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239.55/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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