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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 244.96 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 244.96 and 154.36 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 244.96 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/244.96 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 244.96 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 37,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812.03/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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