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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.45 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.45 and 143.96 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.45 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.45 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.45 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 35,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478.94/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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