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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 246.56 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 246.56 and 132.51 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 246.56 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/246.56 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 246.56 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 32,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671.00/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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