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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 246.28 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 246.28 and 152.30 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 246.28 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/246.28 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 246.28 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 37,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,508.44/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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