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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 247.01 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 247.01 and 142.02 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 247.01 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/247.01 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 247.01 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 35,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,079.65/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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