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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 246.30 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 246.30 and 140.16 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 246.30 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/246.30 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 246.30 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 34,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,521.41/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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