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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.55, 247.08 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.55, 247.08 and 157.24 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.55 : 247.08 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.55/247.08 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.55x = 247.08 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.55x = 38,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851.57/164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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