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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 245.81 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 245.81 and 131.51 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 245.81 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/245.81 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 245.81 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 32,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326.47/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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