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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 246.96 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 246.96 and 140.39 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 246.96 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/246.96 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 246.96 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 34,670.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670.41/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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