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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 245.99 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 245.99 and 154.49 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 245.99 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/245.99 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 245.99 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 38,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003.00/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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