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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.39, 246.15 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.39, 246.15 and 130.22 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.39 : 246.15 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.39/246.15 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.39x = 246.15 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.39x = 32,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053.65/164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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