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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 244.28 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 244.28 and 158.14 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 244.28 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/244.28 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 244.28 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 38,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630.44/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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