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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 246.81 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 246.81 and 139.25 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 246.81 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/246.81 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 246.81 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 34,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369.43/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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