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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.34 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.34 and 131.54 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.34 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.34 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.34 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 32,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403.56/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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