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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 247.47 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 247.47 and 132.49 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 247.47 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/247.47 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 247.47 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 32,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,787.30/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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