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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.40 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.40 and 158.83 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.40 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.40 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.40 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 38,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,976.88/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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