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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 245.31 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 245.31 and 138.62 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 245.31 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/245.31 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 245.31 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 34,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,004.87/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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