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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 245.13 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 245.13 and 156.78 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 245.13 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/245.13 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 245.13 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 38,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,431.48/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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