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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 245.37 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 245.37 and 162.83 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 245.37 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/245.37 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 245.37 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 39,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,953.60/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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