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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 246.08 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 246.08 and 87 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 246.08 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/246.08 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 246.08 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 21,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,408.53/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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