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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 245.63 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 245.63 and 131.91 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 245.63 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/245.63 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 245.63 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 32,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,401.05/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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