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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 245.79 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 245.79 and 139.77 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 245.79 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/245.79 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 245.79 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 34,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354.07/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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