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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 244.47 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 244.47 and 163.76 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 244.47 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/244.47 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 244.47 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 40,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033.18/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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