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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 246.13 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 246.13 and 156.59 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 246.13 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/246.13 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 246.13 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 38,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,540.80/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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