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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 246.78 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 246.78 and 141.84 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 246.78 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/246.78 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 246.78 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 35,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003.28/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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