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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 246.65 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 246.65 and 162.51 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 246.65 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/246.65 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 246.65 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 40,081.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,081.35/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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