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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 244.94 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 244.94 and 159.69 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 244.94 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/244.94 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 244.94 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 39,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114.11/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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