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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 247.46 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 247.46 and 144.08 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 247.46 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/247.46 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 247.46 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 35,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653.01/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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