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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 246.36 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 246.36 and 157.32 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 246.36 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/246.36 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 246.36 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 38,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757.36/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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