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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 244.92 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 244.92 and 143.49 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 244.92 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/244.92 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 244.92 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 35,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143.57/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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