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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 246.38 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 246.38 and 135.41 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 246.38 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/246.38 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 246.38 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 33,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360.41/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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