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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 246.65 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 246.65 and 149.45 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 246.65 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/246.65 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 246.65 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 36,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.86/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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