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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 246.97 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 246.97 and 128.80 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 246.97 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/246.97 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 246.97 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 31,809.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,809.74/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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