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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 246.28 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 246.28 and 161.54 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 246.28 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/246.28 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 246.28 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 39,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784.07/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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