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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 245.49 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 245.49 and 161.31 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 245.49 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/245.49 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 245.49 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 39,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599.99/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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