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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 246.54 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 246.54 and 159.47 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 246.54 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/246.54 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 246.54 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 39,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316.02/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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