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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.21 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.21 and 131.88 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.21 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.21 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.21 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 32,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,470.17/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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