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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 245.67 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 245.67 and 155.14 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 245.67 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/245.67 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 245.67 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 38,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112.63/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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