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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 246.98 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 246.98 and 128.65 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 246.98 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/246.98 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 246.98 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 31,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,773.98/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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