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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.48 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.48 and 151.44 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.48 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.48 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.48 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 37,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.37/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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