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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 247.02 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 247.02 and 141.99 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 247.02 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/247.02 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 247.02 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 35,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,074.37/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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