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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 244.84 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 244.84 and 156.96 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 244.84 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/244.84 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 244.84 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 38,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,430.09/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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