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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 247.03 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 247.03 and 150.32 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 247.03 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/247.03 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 247.03 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 37,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,131.94/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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