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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 246.90 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 246.90 and 130.36 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 246.90 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/246.90 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 246.90 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 32,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185.88/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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