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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 246 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 246 and 143.10 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 246 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/246 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 246 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 35,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202.60/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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