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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 246.93 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 246.93 and 143.96 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 246.93 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/246.93 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 246.93 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 35,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546.81/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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