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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 246.08 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 246.08 and 88 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 246.08 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/246.08 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 246.08 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 21,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,655.04/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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