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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 247.62 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 247.62 and 157.18 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 247.62 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/247.62 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 247.62 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 38,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,920.91/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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