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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 246.49 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 246.49 and 140.64 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 246.49 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/246.49 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 246.49 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 34,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,665.87/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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