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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 246 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 246 and 152.64 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 246 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/246 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 246 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 37,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549.44/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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