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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 245.76 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 245.76 and 158.68 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 245.76 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/245.76 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 245.76 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 38,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,997.20/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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