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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 246.07 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 246.07 and 137.20 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 246.07 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/246.07 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 246.07 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 33,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,760.80/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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