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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.45 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.45 and 164.63 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.45 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.45 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.45 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 51,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,932.53/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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