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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.24 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.24 and 152.04 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.24 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.24 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.24 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 37,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,438.33/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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