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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 245.82 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 245.82 and 159.12 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 245.82 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/245.82 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 245.82 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 39,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114.88/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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