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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 247.07 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 247.07 and 156.07 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 247.07 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/247.07 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 247.07 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 38,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,560.04/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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