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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.77, 246.87 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.77, 246.87 and 128.28 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.77 : 246.87 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.77/246.87 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.77x = 246.87 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.77x = 31,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,668.48/164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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