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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.41, 246.89 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.41, 246.89 and 157.87 is: 237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.41 : 246.89 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.41/246.89 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.41x = 246.89 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.41x = 38,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,974.50/164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.06

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