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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 246.78 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 246.78 and 157.14 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 246.78 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/246.78 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 246.78 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 38,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,779.01/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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