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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 247.04 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 247.04 and 130.88 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 247.04 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/247.04 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 247.04 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 32,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332.60/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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