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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 245.88 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 245.88 and 153.72 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 245.88 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/245.88 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 245.88 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 37,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,796.67/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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