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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 244.88 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 244.88 and 159.54 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 244.88 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/244.88 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 244.88 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 39,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,067.36/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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