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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 246.81 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 246.81 and 128.56 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 246.81 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/246.81 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 246.81 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 31,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,729.89/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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