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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 246.11 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 246.11 and 131.49 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 246.11 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/246.11 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 246.11 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 32,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,360.35/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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