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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 246.67 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 246.67 and 157.16 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 246.67 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/246.67 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 246.67 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 38,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,766.66/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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