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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 246.54 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 246.54 and 130.14 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 246.54 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/246.54 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 246.54 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 32,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085.15/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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