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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.71, 247.38 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.71, 247.38 and 158.05 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.71 : 247.38 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.71/247.38 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.71x = 247.38 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.71x = 39,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,098.41/164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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