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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 245.94 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 245.94 and 149.57 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 245.94 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/245.94 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 245.94 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 36,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,785.07/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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