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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 247.25 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 247.25 and 158.46 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 247.25 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/247.25 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 247.25 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 39,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,179.24/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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