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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 244.40 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 244.40 and 155.35 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 244.40 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/244.40 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 244.40 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 37,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,967.54/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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