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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 246.57 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 246.57 and 143.74 is: 216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 246.57 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/246.57 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 246.57 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 35,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,441.97/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.00

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