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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 245.96 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 245.96 and 130.08 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 245.96 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/245.96 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 245.96 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 31,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,994.48/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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