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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.47 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.47 and 137.42 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.47 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.47 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.47 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 33,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,869.91/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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