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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.58 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.58 and 144.12 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.58 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.58 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.58 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 35,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,537.11/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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