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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 245.71 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 245.71 and 150.86 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 245.71 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/245.71 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 245.71 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 37,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067.81/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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