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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 246.87 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 246.87 and 137.22 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 246.87 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/246.87 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 246.87 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 33,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875.50/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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