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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 245.70 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 245.70 and 133.38 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 245.70 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/245.70 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 245.70 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 32,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771.47/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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