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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 246.72 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 246.72 and 134.28 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 246.72 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/246.72 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 246.72 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 33,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,129.56/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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