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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 246.19 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 246.19 and 133.39 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 246.19 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/246.19 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 246.19 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 32,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,839.28/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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