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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 247.20 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 247.20 and 128.89 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 247.20 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/247.20 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 247.20 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 31,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861.61/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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