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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 246.19 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 246.19 and 135.37 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 246.19 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/246.19 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 246.19 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 33,328.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,328.16/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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