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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 243.84 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 243.84 and 161.92 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 243.84 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/243.84 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 243.84 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 39,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,481.96/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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