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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 244.15 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 244.15 and 155.50 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 244.15 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/244.15 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 244.15 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 37,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,965.33/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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