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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 246.78 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 246.78 and 143.04 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 246.78 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/246.78 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 246.78 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 35,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,299.41/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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