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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 247.50 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 247.50 and 131.04 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 247.50 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/247.50 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 247.50 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 32,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432.40/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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