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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.39, 246.59 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.39, 246.59 and 137.26 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.39 : 246.59 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.39/246.59 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.39x = 246.59 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.39x = 33,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,845.02/164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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