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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 246.58 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 246.58 and 133.46 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 246.58 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/246.58 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 246.58 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 32,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,908.57/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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