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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.77, 246.22 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.77, 246.22 and 143.93 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.77 : 246.22 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.77/246.22 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.77x = 246.22 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.77x = 35,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438.44/164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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