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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 245.39 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 245.39 and 152.32 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 245.39 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/245.39 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 245.39 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 37,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,377.80/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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