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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 247.76 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 247.76 and 158.44 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 247.76 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/247.76 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 247.76 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 39,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255.09/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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