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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 247.17 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 247.17 and 154.44 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 247.17 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/247.17 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 247.17 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 38,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173.51/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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