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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.41, 246.96 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.41, 246.96 and 158.95 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.41 : 246.96 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.41/246.96 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.41x = 246.96 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.41x = 39,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252.26/164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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