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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.29, 248.30 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.29, 248.30 and 161.46 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.29 : 248.30 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.29/248.30 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.29x = 248.30 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.29x = 40,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088.47/164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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