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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 245.73 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 245.73 and 130.33 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 245.73 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/245.73 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 245.73 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 32,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025.99/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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