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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 245.82 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 245.82 and 131.52 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 245.82 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/245.82 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 245.82 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 32,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,328.36/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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