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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 248.69 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 248.69 and 156.17 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 248.69 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/248.69 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 248.69 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 38,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837.92/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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