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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 245.98 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 245.98 and 129.71 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 245.98 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/245.98 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 245.98 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 31,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,906.07/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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