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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.02 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.02 and 143.45 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.02 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.02 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.02 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 35,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434.69/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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