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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.33, 246.14 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.33, 246.14 and 129.60 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.33 : 246.14 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.33/246.14 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.33x = 246.14 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.33x = 31,899.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,899.58/164.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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