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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 247.24 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 247.24 and 140.53 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 247.24 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/247.24 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 247.24 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 34,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.66/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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