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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 246.82 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 246.82 and 133.68 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 246.82 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/246.82 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 246.82 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 32,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,993.66/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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