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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.10, 245.92 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.10, 245.92 and 159.17 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.10 : 245.92 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.10/245.92 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.10x = 245.92 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.10x = 39,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143.09/164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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