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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 246.87 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 246.87 and 155.94 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 246.87 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/246.87 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 246.87 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 38,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,496.91/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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