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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 246.14 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 246.14 and 138.24 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 246.14 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/246.14 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 246.14 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 34,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,026.39/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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