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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 245.50 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 245.50 and 153.68 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 245.50 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/245.50 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 245.50 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 37,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728.44/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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