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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 246.15 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 246.15 and 161.76 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 246.15 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/246.15 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 246.15 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 39,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,817.22/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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