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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 247.26 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 247.26 and 158.47 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 247.26 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/247.26 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 247.26 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 39,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.29/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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