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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 247.43 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 247.43 and 163.45 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 247.43 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/247.43 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 247.43 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 40,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442.43/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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