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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.32 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.32 and 140.20 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.32 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.32 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.32 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 34,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534.06/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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