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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 245.23 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 245.23 and 162.28 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 245.23 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/245.23 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 245.23 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 39,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,795.92/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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