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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 245.75 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 245.75 and 157.46 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 245.75 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/245.75 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 245.75 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 38,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693.78/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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