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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.84 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.84 and 132.24 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.84 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.84 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.84 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 32,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,642.12/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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