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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 292.56 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 292.56 and 164.53 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 292.56 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/292.56 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 292.56 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 48,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,134.90/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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