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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.61 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.61 and 157.35 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.61 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.61 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.61 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 38,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,646.73/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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