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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.36 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.36 and 138.94 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.36 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.36 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.36 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 34,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.26/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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