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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 246.65 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 246.65 and 155.99 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 246.65 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/246.65 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 246.65 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 38,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474.77/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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