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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.52 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.52 and 159.42 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.52 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.52 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.52 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 39,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140.80/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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