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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 245.32 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 245.32 and 164.34 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 245.32 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/245.32 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 245.32 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 40,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,315.89/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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