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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 246.12 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 246.12 and 156.18 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 246.12 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/246.12 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 246.12 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 38,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,439.02/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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