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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 247.33 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 247.33 and 134.59 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 247.33 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/247.33 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 247.33 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 33,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,288.14/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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