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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.32 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.32 and 144.04 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.32 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.32 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.32 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 35,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479.93/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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