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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 247.77 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 247.77 and 142.49 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 247.77 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/247.77 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 247.77 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 35,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,304.75/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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