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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 246.19 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 246.19 and 153.38 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 246.19 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/246.19 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 246.19 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 37,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759.01/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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