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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 246.94 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 246.94 and 130.36 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 246.94 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/246.94 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 246.94 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 32,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,191.10/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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