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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 246.69 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 246.69 and 130.34 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 246.69 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/246.69 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 246.69 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 32,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154.19/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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