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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 247.44 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 247.44 and 156.96 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 247.44 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/247.44 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 247.44 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 38,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,838.18/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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