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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 247.99 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 247.99 and 136.33 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 247.99 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/247.99 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 247.99 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 33,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806.56/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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