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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 245.67 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 245.67 and 139.39 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 245.67 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/245.67 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 245.67 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 34,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243.94/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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