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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 246.38 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 246.38 and 139.65 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 246.38 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/246.38 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 246.38 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 34,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405.04/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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