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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 246.53 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 246.53 and 140.32 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 246.53 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/246.53 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 246.53 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 34,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.09/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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