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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 245.70 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 245.70 and 140.42 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 245.70 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/245.70 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 245.70 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 34,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501.19/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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