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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 246.51 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 246.51 and 141.05 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 246.51 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/246.51 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 246.51 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 34,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,770.24/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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