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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.33 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.33 and 145.23 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.33 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.33 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.33 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 35,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,774.51/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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