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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 245.61 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 245.61 and 141.45 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 245.61 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/245.61 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 245.61 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 34,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,740.22/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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