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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 247.46 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 247.46 and 153.97 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 247.46 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/247.46 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 247.46 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 38,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100.65/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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