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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 246.28 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 246.28 and 157.60 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 246.28 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/246.28 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 246.28 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 38,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813.73/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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