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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 245.56 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 245.56 and 154.92 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 245.56 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/245.56 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 245.56 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 38,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,042.16/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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