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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 246.65 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 246.65 and 145.13 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 246.65 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/246.65 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 246.65 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 35,794.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794.36/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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