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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 245.59 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 245.59 and 140.18 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 245.59 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/245.59 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 245.59 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 34,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425.23/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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