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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 246.41 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 246.41 and 156.51 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 246.41 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/246.41 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 246.41 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 38,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,565.43/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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