Solve the following math problem efficiently and clearly:

- For simple problems (2 steps or fewer):
Provide a concise solution with minimal explanation.

- For complex problems (3 steps or more):
Use this step-by-step format:

## Step 1: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

## Step 2: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

...

Regardless of the approach, always conclude with:

Therefore, the final answer is: $oxed{answer}$. I hope it is correct.

Where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.

Problem: The area of trapezoid $ABCD$ is $164 \text{cm}^2$.  The altitude is $8 \text{cm}$, $AB$ is $10 \text{cm}$, and $CD$ is $17 \text{cm}$.  What is $BC$, in centimeters? [asy]
/* AMC8 2003 #21 Problem */
size(2inch,1inch);
draw((0,0)--(31,0)--(16,8)--(6,8)--cycle);
draw((11,8)--(11,0), linetype("8 4"));
draw((11,1)--(12,1)--(12,0));
label("$A$", (0,0), SW);
label("$D$", (31,0), SE);
label("$B$", (6,8), NW);
label("$C$", (16,8), NE);
label("10", (3,5), W);
label("8", (11,4), E);
label("17", (22.5,5), E);
[/asy]
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