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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.58 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.58 and 132.28 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.58 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.58 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.58 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 32,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,617.60/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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