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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 245.84 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 245.84 and 154.44 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 245.84 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/245.84 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 245.84 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 37,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,966.76/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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