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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.56 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.56 and 145.73 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.56 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.56 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.56 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 36,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075.68/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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