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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.11, 245.80 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.11, 245.80 and 138.48 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.11 : 245.80 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.11/245.80 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.11x = 245.80 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.11x = 34,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038.38/164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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