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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 245.84 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 245.84 and 162.86 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 245.84 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/245.84 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 245.84 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 40,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,037.50/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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