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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 246.32 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 246.32 and 151.80 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 246.32 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/246.32 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 246.32 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 37,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390.62/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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