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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 247.07 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 247.07 and 140.15 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 247.07 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/247.07 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 247.07 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 34,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626.86/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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