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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.88 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.88 and 157.86 is: 237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.88 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.88 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.88 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 38,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,972.48/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.06

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