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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 247.50 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 247.50 and 150.06 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 247.50 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/247.50 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 247.50 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 37,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139.85/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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