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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 244.94 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 244.94 and 158.62 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 244.94 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/244.94 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 244.94 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 38,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,852.38/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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