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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 246 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 246 and 154.70 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 246 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/246 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 246 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 38,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,056.20/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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