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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.60 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.60 and 128.46 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.60 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.60 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.60 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 31,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678.24/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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