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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 247.60 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 247.60 and 132.62 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 247.60 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/247.60 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 247.60 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 32,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,836.71/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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