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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 244.86 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 244.86 and 153.96 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 244.86 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/244.86 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 244.86 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 37,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.65/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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