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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.68 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.68 and 143.84 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.68 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.68 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.68 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 35,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626.29/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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