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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 247.11 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 247.11 and 130.79 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 247.11 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/247.11 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 247.11 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 32,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319.52/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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