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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.10, 246.30 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.10, 246.30 and 141.30 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.10 : 246.30 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.10/246.30 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.10x = 246.30 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.10x = 34,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802.19/164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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