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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 245.84 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 245.84 and 127.71 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 245.84 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/245.84 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 245.84 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 31,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,395.59/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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