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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 246.17 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 246.17 and 141.68 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 246.17 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/246.17 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 246.17 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 34,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,875.43/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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