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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 247.38 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 247.38 and 154.68 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 247.38 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/247.38 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 247.38 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 38,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264.74/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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