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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 246.37 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 246.37 and 132.39 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 246.37 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/246.37 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 246.37 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 32,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.36/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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