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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.36 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.36 and 141.40 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.36 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.36 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.36 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 34,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,834.60/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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