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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.54, 246.94 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.54, 246.94 and 157.02 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.54 : 246.94 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.54/246.94 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.54x = 246.94 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.54x = 38,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,774.52/164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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