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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 246.15 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 246.15 and 159.77 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 246.15 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/246.15 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 246.15 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 39,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327.39/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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