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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 247.38 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 247.38 and 152.11 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 247.38 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/247.38 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 247.38 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 37,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,628.83/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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