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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 247.04 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 247.04 and 151.80 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 247.04 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/247.04 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 247.04 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 37,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,500.67/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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