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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 245.36 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 245.36 and 130.08 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 245.36 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/245.36 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 245.36 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 31,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915.78/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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