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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 244.78 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 244.78 and 156.32 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 244.78 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/244.78 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 244.78 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 38,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264.01/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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