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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 247.10 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 247.10 and 140.18 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 247.10 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/247.10 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 247.10 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 34,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,638.48/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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