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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 245.81 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 245.81 and 139.55 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 245.81 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/245.81 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 245.81 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 34,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,300.86/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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