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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 246.26 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 246.26 and 157.44 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 246.26 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/246.26 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 246.26 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 38,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771.17/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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