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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 244.80 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 244.80 and 144.54 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 244.80 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/244.80 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 244.80 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 35,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381.55/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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