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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 245.84 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 245.84 and 86.92 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 245.84 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/245.84 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 245.84 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 21,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,367.36/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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