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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 245.19 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 245.19 and 155.41 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 245.19 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/245.19 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 245.19 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 38,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,104.98/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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