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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 246.53 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 246.53 and 140.15 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 246.53 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/246.53 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 246.53 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 34,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.15/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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