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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 244.56 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 244.56 and 154.80 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 244.56 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/244.56 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 244.56 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 37,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,857.89/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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