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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 246.83 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 246.83 and 135.99 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 246.83 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/246.83 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 246.83 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 33,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,565.73/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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