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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 247.39 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 247.39 and 151.08 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 247.39 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/247.39 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 247.39 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 37,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375.68/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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