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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 247.07 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 247.07 and 139.47 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 247.07 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/247.07 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 247.07 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 34,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,458.85/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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