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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.39, 246.09 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.39, 246.09 and 127.76 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.39 : 246.09 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.39/246.09 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.39x = 246.09 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.39x = 31,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,440.46/164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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