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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 246.78 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 246.78 and 144.18 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 246.78 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/246.78 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 246.78 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 35,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580.74/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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