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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 244.94 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 244.94 and 163.71 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 244.94 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/244.94 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 244.94 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 40,098.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,098.31/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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