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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 246.84 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 246.84 and 132.11 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 246.84 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/246.84 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 246.84 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 32,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,608.80/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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