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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 245.73 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 245.73 and 155.39 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 245.73 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/245.73 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 245.73 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 38,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184.14/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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