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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 248.24 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 248.24 and 140.58 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 248.24 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/248.24 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 248.24 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 34,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,896.88/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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