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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 246.18 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 246.18 and 155 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 246.18 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/246.18 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 246.18 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 38,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157.90/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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