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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 314.98 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 314.98 and 164.40 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 314.98 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/314.98 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 314.98 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 51,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,780.89/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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