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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.64 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.64 and 131.30 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.64 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.64 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.64 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 32,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252.53/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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