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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 245.69 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 245.69 and 150.09 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 245.69 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/245.69 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 245.69 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 36,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,874.86/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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