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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 246.88 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 246.88 and 141.84 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 246.88 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/246.88 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 246.88 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 35,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,017.46/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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