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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 245.04 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 245.04 and 139.86 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 245.04 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/245.04 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 245.04 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 34,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271.29/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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