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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 246.48 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 246.48 and 158.48 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 246.48 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/246.48 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 246.48 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 39,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,062.15/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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