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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.68 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.68 and 157.25 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.68 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.68 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.68 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 38,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,790.85/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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