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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.44 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.44 and 138.83 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.44 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.44 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.44 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 34,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212.38/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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