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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 245.65 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 245.65 and 133.33 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 245.65 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/245.65 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 245.65 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 32,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,752.51/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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