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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 245.84 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 245.84 and 159.26 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 245.84 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/245.84 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 245.84 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 39,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152.48/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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