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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 246.64 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 246.64 and 155.20 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 246.64 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/246.64 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 246.64 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 38,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,278.53/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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