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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 247.32 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 247.32 and 158.64 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 247.32 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/247.32 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 247.32 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 39,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,234.84/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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