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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.86, 244.52 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.86, 244.52 and 161.34 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.86 : 244.52 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.86/244.52 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.86x = 244.52 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.86x = 39,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450.05/163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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