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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 246.12 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 246.12 and 144.38 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 246.12 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/246.12 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 246.12 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 35,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533.58/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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