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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.41, 246.42 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.41, 246.42 and 130.03 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.41 : 246.42 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.41/246.42 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.41x = 246.42 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.41x = 32,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041.99/164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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