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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.15 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.15 and 128.10 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.15 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.15 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.15 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 31,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531.82/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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