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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 246.09 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 246.09 and 144.96 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 246.09 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/246.09 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 246.09 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 35,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,674.09/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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