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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 292.27 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 292.27 and 164.20 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 292.27 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/292.27 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 292.27 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 47,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,990.73/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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