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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 245.88 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 245.88 and 155.52 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 245.88 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/245.88 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 245.88 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 38,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239.26/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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