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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 246.61 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 246.61 and 130.26 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 246.61 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/246.61 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 246.61 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 32,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123.42/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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