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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.07 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.07 and 157.53 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.07 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.07 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.07 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 38,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605.88/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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