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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 246.69 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 246.69 and 132.60 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 246.69 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/246.69 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 246.69 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 32,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711.09/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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