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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 245.25 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 245.25 and 159 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 245.25 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/245.25 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 245.25 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 38,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,994.75/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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