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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 245.16 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 245.16 and 158.22 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 245.16 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/245.16 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 245.16 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 38,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,789.22/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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