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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 245.70 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 245.70 and 143.88 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 245.70 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/245.70 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 245.70 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 35,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,351.32/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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