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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 245.80 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 245.80 and 133.38 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 245.80 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/245.80 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 245.80 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 32,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784.80/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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