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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 245.12 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 245.12 and 133.56 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 245.12 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/245.12 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 245.12 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 32,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.56/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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