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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 244.13 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 244.13 and 155.89 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 244.13 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/244.13 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 244.13 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 38,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057.43/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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