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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 247.39 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 247.39 and 140.72 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 247.39 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/247.39 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 247.39 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 34,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,812.52/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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